The pursuit of history : aims, methods and new directions in the study of history
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The pursuit of history : aims, methods and new directions in the study of history
Routledge, 2022
7th ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Well-written and engaging, this book deals with complex and wide-ranging material in a clear and accessible way and is up-to-date with current historiographical trends, such as digital history which students need to know about. It also includes a companion website which augments the features, such as marginal glosses, in the text, ensuring it is user-friendly for students
Offers a clear and up-to-date text on historiography, something students on all history degrees are required to engage with.
Updated with current historiographical trends, such as digital history, and scholarship which ensures it remains useful for students and retains its market leader position.
Table of Contents
1. Historical Awareness 2. The Uses of History 3. Mapping the Field 4. The Raw Materials 5. Using the Sources 6. Writing and Interpretation 7. The Limits of Historical Knowledge 8. History and Social Theory 9. Cultural Evidence and the Cultural Turn 10. Gender History and Postcolonial History 11. Memory and the Spoken Word 12. History Beyond Academia 13. Conclusion: The Topicality of History
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